Illustrations for two articles I created for Slow Magazine.
This publication is aimed at readers interested in socio-ecological topics. It explores themes broadly related to the slow life philosophy – such as slow fashion, slow food, eco design, life passions beyond the corporate world, and above all, conscious consumption.

“The Economic Fetish: What’s with All This Growth?”
Article by Professor of Sociology Przemysław Pluciński

This article analyzes the “growth ideology” – the dominant belief that continuous economic growth is a prerequisite for prosperity and social progress. The author demonstrates how the concept of growth has become a mantra repeated by politicians and a fetish of the media – regardless of its actual costs. Growth is portrayed as an unlimited and desirable process, even though it leads to environmental degradation, greenhouse gas emissions, and the exploitative depletion of natural resources. Moreover, the benefits of this model go primarily to a privileged minority of the global population. The article raises not only economic, but also ethical questions –
Can we continue to ignore the limits of our planet and the social costs of our lifestyle?

“Grease or Sand? The Controversy Over Public Debt”
By Krzysztof Nowak, Jagiellonian University

This piece presents public debt as one of the most crucial and contested issues in contemporary economics. It stirs debate both within academic circles and in public discourse. The author compares two contrasting perspectives on public debt. The first – the so-called neoclassical view – assumes that debt slows down the economy, acting like sand in the gears of a machine. The second – inspired by Keynesian theory – argues that in difficult times, debt can actually support the economy, working like grease that keeps it running smoothly.

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